Structure and content

The course structure is based on common subjects and a range of subjects based on your speciality, whether textiles or furniture.

If you choose the 3½-year full bachelor of engineering (BEng) programme in Materials Science and Product Design, you have taken the first steps towards becoming a key employee in the textile and furniture business.

The programme gives you broad knowledge of materials and processes. You’ll get expert knowledge of new and innovative materials, such as those that can make textiles last longer and adjust to body temperatures.

You’ll also get insight into modern processing technology so you can be part of optimizing techniques, product design, product development processes, financial considerations, and production in manufacturing companies.

Range of subjects based on your speciality

The programme stretches over seven semesters. The course structure is based on common subjects and a range of subjects based on your speciality, whether textiles or furniture.

You’ll also get to test your skills in an internship during the fifth semester.

Subject areas that runs across the semesters

Science of engineering

You are taught mathematics, statistics, physics and chemistry.

Materials science and qualities

You learn about materials for textile and furniture, smart materials, nanomaterials, and organic biodegradable materials.

You’ll also learn about mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elasticity, abrasion resistance. You’ll study the effects of light, chemicals and aging resistance, as well as colour fastness to washing.

Process

You will gain knowledge of product design and industrial methods of processing as well as a profound insight into the relevant areas that qualify you to solve process related problems.

Business

You learn about: Quality control and environmental control, including companies’ social responsibilities (CSR) and sustainability; statistical methods and theories of measurement; and project management including staff management and project methods.

Communication

You learn about cultural understanding and cross-cultural communication.

English language proficiency corresponding to a Danish B-level (intermediate level).

Verification form

In order to provide documentation that applicants with a non-Danish entry qualification fulfil the admission requirements, a verification form should be submitted in addition to your diploma and other documents.

The verification form is used to verify the hours of instruction (1 hour = 60 minutes) of every needed subject during the final three years of upper secondary school. This helps us convert your qualifications to Danish levels.

Please note that the form is valid only when stamped and signed by your school. The form must be submitted with your application at www.optagelse.dk.

Language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide documentation of your English language level. VIA University College requires that you have an English level of B2 or higher (According to Common European Frame of Reference).

As documentation we accept the following internationally recognized language tests and minimum test score:

Applicants who are native speakers or have proof of secondary school education from the UK, Australia, the USA, Canada or New Zealand are exempt from the English language admission requirements.

Applicants with a baccalaureate exam do not need to be tested in English for the English speaking study programmes.

Applicants from Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland do not need to be tested in English. Their high school diploma will be converted to Danish grade levels and they will then be assessed and admitted according to the requirements for Danish applicants.

NB: We reserve the right not to create classes in the event of too few applicants.

How to apply

How to apply depends on whether you are a Danish or a non-Danish applicant.

You can apply for our international programmes online from 1 February.

Application fee

Application is free if you are from a country that is member of the EU. Applicants from all other countries are required to pay an application fee of 100 euro. The application fee must be paid in full when applying for the programme.

Expenses

During the four semesters you will have expenses of approximately DKK 20,000-25,000 for:

Books and teaching materials

Supplementary materials

Study trips

VIA has international partners

VIA University College has partners throughout the world referring students with interest in international experiences to us.

If tuition fee is required from an applicant, please notice that he/she will always be invoiced directly from VIA University College. No partners are entitled to charge fees on behalf of our institution.

If you are asked for additional payments by a VIA UC partner, please let us know.

Scholarship

Each year the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education gives a limited number of scholarships to highly qualified students from countries outside the EU and the EEA.

Career guidance

After successfully completing your studies, you will be able to work as an textile engineer, furniture engineer, product developer, quality controller and purchaser.

As a Material Engineer, you will have the skills to enter a wide range of careers.

For instance, you can work with product development, financial management, development and research on new materials, purchasing of new materials and products and consultancy on materials and processes.

You job title could be a textile engineer, furniture engineer, product developer, quality controller, purchaser of materials, process consultant or something else entirely.

Further education

With a full bachelor of engineering (BEng) programme in Materials Science and Product Design, you’ll have the chance to take up further studies at other colleges, either in Denmark or abroad.

Our student counsellors will be very happy to guide you on this.

For instance, you may choose to continue your studies with an MSc in Engineering (Technology Based Business Development) programme at Aarhus University.

International opportunities

You can take your sixth semester as an exchange student.

During your time of study, you will have the opportunity to go abroad as an exchange student. This takes place during your 6th semester.

The duration of a study period outside Denmark is normally one semester – corresponding to about five months.

You can also choose to go abroad during your internship period.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about international opportunities you are welcome to contact: